In this honest and empowering conversation, therapist and host, Malisa Hepner, sits down with Kiana Joyner, LCSW and Co-Owner of Soul Journey Therapy and Coaching, to explore the journey from unhealthy relationships and unresolved trauma to deep self-awareness and healing. Kiana shares her personal experiences navigating toxic patterns, the role of trauma in shaping relationship choices, and how self-love becomes the foundation for lasting change. Together, they unpack what it really means to build healthier, more secure connections and the importance of authenticity—both in therapy and in everyday life. This episode offers grounded, real-life insight for anyone ready to understand their patterns and choose differently.

Take time to identify one recurring pattern in your relationships and gently trace it back—ask yourself what belief or past experience may be driving it. Awareness is the first step toward choosing something different.

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From Unhealthy Love to Healing: Breaking Trauma Patterns & Building Secure Relationships